Las Vegas Hotels for Convention and Trade Show Trips

Element by Marriott Las Vegas Airport is a practical choice for families flying in: Harry Reid International Airport is a few steps away, and family rooms come with air-conditioning and free WiFi. The year-round outdoor pool is the easy afternoon plan, the fitness center serves parents, and the daily buffet breakfast offers American and continental options. A business area helps if one parent works. I would use it for short stays around flights rather than a casino-floor weekend. A 9.3 rating over 42 reviews is excellent.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Las Vegas Southwest I-215 Curve is built for families who want to cook and spread out: every suite has a kitchenette, a sofa bed and a work desk, so a family of four fits without a second room. The outdoor pool is open all year, useful for an evening swim after a hot day. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals. I would pick it for a longer family stay where meals at home matter more than casino restaurants.

The Celine Riviera Suite is a privately listed suite in Palms Place, the condo tower linked to the Palms casino resort just west of the Strip. It has a full kitchen, a spa bath and a balcony with city or mountain views, and guests can use a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar. The 9.2 score rests on only 10 reviews. I recommend it to small families who want a kitchen; check pool dates outside summer.

Hyatt Place Las Vegas at Silverton Village is a three-star hotel that works well for families who want a calmer base than the big resorts. Rooms have sofa beds, a minibar and a tea and coffee maker, which helps with children. The outdoor pool and hot tub fill the afternoons, an outdoor fireplace sets the evening mood, and the restaurant serves American food with options for different diets. A score of 9.1 from 443 reviews is excellent for its class.

My Place Hotel in the Las Vegas South and Henderson area is a practical pick for families on longer trips: family rooms come with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, so breakfasts and simple dinners can happen in the room. Free private parking on site makes a rental car easy, and the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. There is no pool or resort area, so I would plan days out around Henderson and the Strip. A 9.1 rating over 174 reviews shows consistent care.

Aloft by Marriott Henderson is a three-star hotel in Henderson, south-east of the Las Vegas Strip, which gives families a calmer base than the big casino resorts. The outdoor pool is open all year, so children can swim whatever the season, and a fitness centre, restaurant and bar cover the rest of the day. Rooms have city views, private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. A 9.0 score from 472 reviews is excellent. I would choose it for a pool-focused family stay with occasional trips to the Strip.

Hampton Inn Las Vegas Strip South is a three-star hotel south of the Strip that gives families a calmer base than the big casino towers. Rooms have air-conditioning, free WiFi, a refrigerator and a microwave, handy for children's snacks and simple meals. The outdoor pool is open all year, and there is also a fitness center and a spa and wellness center. A minimarket covers quick needs, and the free airport shuttle simplifies arrival with luggage. A 9.0 score from 1,278 reviews is strong for its category.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas can work for a family trip if you plan around its rooftop pool and its multi-cuisine family-friendly restaurant, which keep children fed and busy without leaving the resort. Rooms with city, pool or mountain views add some calm after a long day. The casino, the nightlife and the convention spaces are aimed at adults, so I would see it as a resort for families with older children rather than toddlers. With an 8.9 rating from 3,416 reviews, I rate it a solid luxury choice.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South is a three-star suite hotel about 2 miles from Harry Reid International Airport, and I recommend it to families who want space and a kitchen. Suites have air-conditioning, a workspace, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a coffee maker. The saltwater pool, the hot tub and the fitness center fill the downtime, and a lounge with an outdoor fireplace suits quiet evenings. The 8.9 score from 323 reviews is strong for its class.

Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas Airport is a three-star, family-oriented hotel near Harry Reid International Airport. Family rooms come with kitchen facilities, and a free American buffet breakfast is served every day, which keeps mornings simple with children. There is a year-round outdoor pool, a fitness room, an outdoor fireplace and free bicycles. The 8.9 score across 121 reviews is very good. I recommend it for families who want space and an easy airport run.

The Platinum Hotel is a non-smoking, non-gaming property one block from the Las Vegas Strip, which I see as its main family advantage: children never cross a casino floor to reach their room. Spacious suites with full kitchens and private balconies suit longer stays, and the heated indoor and outdoor pools work in any season. A fitness center, a bar and in-room dining cover the rest. An 8.9 rating from 2,080 reviews makes it an easy choice for me.

A heated outdoor pool that stays open 24 hours is the detail I would point out to families looking at Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas South in Henderson. Children can swim after a late arrival, and a hot breakfast is served daily, which keeps mornings simple. Suites give a little more room than a standard hotel room, and the Strip is a 15-minute drive away. With an 8.9 rating from 551 reviews, I would choose it as a calm base away from the casino crowds.

Four blocks from the Strip, the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel gives families a calmer base next to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The pool gives children a break between outings, and the suites come with larger Smart TVs for a quiet evening in. I would ask for a room with views of the Sphere, which children tend to enjoy at night. The full-service spa and the Italian steakhouse are better suited to parents, so I would plan family dinners elsewhere.